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Aviation Daily, August 25, 2026

VOL. 445 NO. 39 August 25, 2026

News

ArcheanX
article

Daily Memo: One MRO AI Tech Startup’s Quest To Extend A Foray Into A Journey

Aug 24, 2026
ArcheanX combines AI, LiDAR and video tools to enhance aircraft inspections, offering faster, more accurate solutions for MRO and aviation maintenance.
Jin Air 737-800
article

South Korean LCCs Set Stage For Integration Under Jin Air

Aug 24, 2026
South Korea’s Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul plan to merge on March 16, 2027, creating a stronger LCC under Hanjin Group with expanded route networks.
JetBlue BlueHouse Boston
article

JetBlue Debuts Boston Lounge, Details Potential For More

Aug 24, 2026
JetBlue Airways is set to open its second airport lounge, bringing BlueHouse to Boston as it aims to grow loyalty beyond a 14% share of overall revenue.
frontier airbus a321
article

Frontier Targets Orlando-Colombia Gap Left By Spirit

Aug 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines has applied to open four daily routes from Orlando to Colombia, a move that would mark its entry into the South American country and extend its effort to absorb capacity left by Spirit Airlines.
norse atlantic airways boeing 787-9 aircraft
article

Norse Weighs Uses For Returning 787s After Quarterly Loss

Aug 20, 2026
Norse Atlantic is in discussions with several airlines over ACMI placements for up to five Boeing 787-9s returning from IndiGo.
Abra Embraer execs Fboro 2026
article

Abra Continues Studying Where To Deploy Its New E2s

Aug 21, 2026
Abra evaluates where its new Embraer 195-E2s will operate, focusing on yield improvements amid rising fuel costs and flexible fleet strategies.
Air China & Royal Jordanian
article

Royal Jordanian, Air China Sign Partnership Deal

Aug 24, 2026
Royal Jordanian and Air China sign an MOU to deepen cooperation, paving the way for the first nonstop Amman-Beijing service and expanded collaboration.
P&WC PW150A
article

European Commission Closes Pratt & Whitney Canada Probe

Aug 24, 2026
Pratt & Whitney Canada resolves European Commission probe into turboprop engine practices by clarifying maintenance shop terms and removing restrictions.
air china team members holding ceremonial banner in front of aircraft
article

Air China Begins SAF Uplift Under Beijing Closed-Loop Model

Aug 20, 2026
Air China has completed its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) uplift under the “Changping Model,” a full-chain closed-loop system designed to produce, supply and account for SAF within Beijing's Changping district.
Air New Zealand 787-9 Auckland Airport
article

Air New Zealand’s New Board Appointments Include Air India CEO

Aug 19, 2026
Air New Zealand appoints Campbell Wilson and Rob McDonald to its board, pending election, as Larry De Shon steps down.
Air Astana A320neos
article

Air Astana Posts Half-Year Loss, Sees End Of GTF Repairs In 2027

Aug 05, 2026
Air Astana Group projects zero Pratt & Whitney GTF engine-related groundings by 2027, realigns capacity to India and China and reports a net loss despite revenue growth.
Delta Air Lines
article

Delta Targets Austin-Europe Growth With Paris Service

Aug 13, 2026
Delta launches Austin’s first nonstop Paris route in 2027, expanding its transatlantic network and strengthening its position at AUS.
GetJet
article

GetJet Plans $29M Vilnius MRO Facility

Aug 05, 2026
GetJet invests $29 million in a Vilnius MRO facility to expand in-house maintenance, create jobs and reduce reliance on third-party providers.

Industry Data

WestJet 737-700
article

Carbon Analysis: WestJet’s Balanced Approach To Efficiency

Aug 24, 2026
WestJet has just completed retrofits on “densified” aircraft to reverse previously increased seating capacity; Carbon Analysis considers this effect and assesses WestJet’s overall efficiency.